11 Sep Smart, secure, sustainable cities predicted to be the most advanced in ME

Eng. Thamer Anwar Noori, Director of Industrial Safety & Security at the Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu, shared insights ahead of his participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia.

Noori will discuss security strategies and innovative approaches to create sustainable, smart cities as part of the panel discussion, Paving the way towards smart, safe, sustainable cities.

“Cities around the world are increasingly integrating smart city objectives into their long-term visions. With the global emphasis on environmental sustainability, smart cities play a crucial role in this transition. By optimizing urban functionality and enhancing energy efficiency, smart cities significantly contribute to creating more sustainable and liveable environments,” said Noori.

Furthermore, Noori added: “The Middle East is increasingly investing in green energy and pioneering efforts to develop cities powered entirely by renewable resources. For example, cities like NEOM and the Red Sea Project are leading the way in achieving near-zero waste, setting new standards for sustainable urban living in the region.”

Taking place from 1 to 3 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC), the Future Security & Safety Summit will feature a panel of experts, including Ayub Aldakael, Executive Director of Risk &BCM; Abdulatif H. Alboali, Head of Internal Audit, Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City; Andrew Long, Principal Consultant – Security Risk Management, WSP Middle East; and Alsaleh Sugati, Director of Advanced Analytics and Research, Quality of Life Program. Mazyad Al Utaibi, Partner Consultant, Security Technologies, Rawand Security Surveillance, will moderate the session.

The event will cover crucial topics such as international collaboration initiatives for securing nations, security strategies for island and coastal tourism destinations, and cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence.

Riham Sedik, Show Manager at Intersec Saudi Arabia, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Our conference will bring together global security thought leaders, cutting-edge innovations, and expert insights under one roof, making it a must-attend event for those in the sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the latest developments and participate in in-depth discussions on critical topics, including emerging global threats, crisis response strategies, risk and resilience, responsible AI innovation, critical infrastructure protection, and diversity in security.”